‘Tis the season when colds & flus tend to make their rounds. Personally, I’ve been dealing with lingering pharyngitis that’s had my throat feeling super scratchy and sore. In addition to sipping teas, bone broth & icy smoothies, I’ve been using this soothing herbal gargle for relief. Gargling salt water is a classic remedy for sore throat. It can help to loosen mucus, ease discomfort, and support healing. It may…
At the end of each year, I like to look back to see which posts were the most popular. I always find it interesting to see what people gravitated towards the most! Here’s a peek at the top 9 posts from 2024, in order of most views to least. 1. Goldenrod Salve This was the most popular post on my blog this year by far! Goldenrod salve is an effective multipurpose…
Crinkle cookies are a holiday classic. Infusing them with festive herbs makes them the perfect treat for winter solstice celebrations. The shortest day of the year, it has long been seen as a time to honor the darkness and celebrate the return of the light.
It is possible to enjoy festive body care products without any artificial fragrances and other nefarious ingredients. This Spiced Pine Hair Rinse gets its scent and beneficial properties from pine needles and a blend of festive herbs, without any of the toxic additives found in conventional shampoos.
One of my favorite holiday rituals is the festive feast we have every year. Our family’s traditional Christmas dinner features pork ribs slathered in homemade pine barbecue sauce.
Though an unconventional addition to a Bloody Mary, whiskey adds an excellent depth of flavor to this classic cocktail. Infusing the whiskey with black peppercorns adds spicy, pungent notes that are characteristic of many pre-made Bloody Mary mixes.
These crackers are easy to make and come together with a few simple ingredients. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with cheese or dip. They also make an unique addition to charcuterie boards.
An important aspect of Samhain rituals is reflecting on the cycle of life & death and remembering our ancestors. In Ecuador, Día de los Difuntos (Day of the Deceased) is a similar celebration that honors loved ones who have passed on. After living and raising my kids in Ecuador for the past several years, I find that many of our family’s seasonal rituals blend aspects of nature-based celebrations from the…
Brew up a batch of this magical color shifting herbal tea to sip this spooky season.
These herbal bath salts combine all-natural ingredients that help to uplift the spirits, soothe skin, and relieve muscle tension. They feature oatstraw (Avena sativa) and lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), two plant allies that are cherished for their calming effects.